Why is India launching its first nuclear submarine? Explain?
India is launching its first nuclear submarine to reinforce its military prowess in the face of competition from regional rivals. ——— India launches its first nuclear-powered submarine India has launched its first nuclear submarine as the country seeks to reinforce its military prowess in the face of competition from regional rivals. The 6,000 tonne Arihant – which means ‘Destroyer of Enemies’ in Sanskrit – was officially named on Sunday in the southern port city of Visakhapatnam. Attending the ceremony the Indian prime minister, Manmohan Singh, said the launch was “historic milestone in the country’s defence preparedness”. India joins a select club of nations with the capacity to develop nuclear submarines. Until now, only the United States, Russia, France, Britain and China had the technology for such submarines. The move is likely to rattle neighbouring Pakistan, which has fought three wars with India – two of them over control of the Kashmir region – since they won independen
